Importing Products From China to Saudi Arabia: SABER, PCoC and SCoC Explained
Short answer
To import products from China into Saudi Arabia, they must be registered on SABER, the Saudi conformity platform run under SASO. Regulated products need a Product Certificate of Conformity (PCoC), valid for one year, and every consignment needs a Shipment Certificate of Conformity (SCoC) before customs clearance. Products not covered by a Saudi technical regulation can usually use a self-declaration instead of a PCoC, but still need an SCoC. Check requirements before production, not after.
Key takeaways
- ✓SABER is Saudi Arabia's online platform for product conformity certificates.
- ✓Regulated products need a PCoC, issued by a SASO-approved conformity body.
- ✓Every shipment needs an SCoC for customs clearance.
- ✓New product declaration rules for certain products took effect in June 2026.
What are the PCoC and SCoC?
| Certificate | What it covers | Validity | Typical platform fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product Certificate of Conformity (PCoC) | A specific product model meets Saudi technical regulations | One year | About SAR 500 |
| Shipment Certificate of Conformity (SCoC) | A shipment matches registered products | One shipment | About SAR 350 |
Fees are platform fees and exclude VAT and the conformity body's own testing or assessment charges.
What changed in 2026?
From 18 June 2026, certain product categories listed by SASO need an approved product declaration from the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources before an SCoC can be issued. If your product is in a listed category, plan for this extra step.
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Request a China Line consultationHow should you plan certification with your factory?
- Confirm whether your product is covered by a Saudi technical regulation.
- Ask the factory for test reports from accredited laboratories, or arrange testing.
- Make sure labels and packaging meet Saudi requirements, including Arabic where needed.
- Register the product and obtain the PCoC before shipping, where required.
- Request the SCoC for each consignment before it arrives.
Husbar China Line checks the approvals your product needs during feasibility, before anything is ordered, and coordinates documents with the factory and freight partners. See China Line and marketing in Saudi Arabia from Dubai.
Frequently asked questions
Does every product need a SABER certificate?+
Every shipment needs an SCoC through SABER. Regulated products also need a PCoC; unregulated products can usually use a self-declaration.
Who issues SABER certificates?+
Certificates are issued through the SABER platform by conformity assessment bodies approved by SASO.
What happens if my shipment arrives without an SCoC?+
It may be held or re-exported. Obtain certificates before goods arrive in Saudi Arabia.
Sources
- SASO SABER platform: PCoC and SCoC requirements.
- SASO circular on product declarations, effective 18 June 2026.
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